Peace dollar with die cracks

[ZumbroKid]

I was looking thru some of my stuff and noticed this peace dollar. I always thought it was stratched. I beieve it has die cracks. There are two cracks on it One runs under the IN GOD and across the neck. The other is thru the Y in liberty and is not on the letter Y. These are really long die cracks. Is this worth anything extra cause they are so noticible? What do you think?

 

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[JakePhelps]

If those are die cracks it could be worth ALOT, but you would have to take it to a coin store to find out prolly.

 

[weldermark]

could be die cracks,whats the back look like?

HH Mark

 

[Klaatu]

If it is a die crack the crack will be raised above the surface of the coin. A scratch will be below the surface of the coin. If it is a die crack it would probably be worth a premium above its normal value. Ask a coin dealer to give you an idea of its value.

 

[Axgar]

i am new to all the coin collecting ... but why does the U on the Trust look like or is a V ?

 

[Leon]

Definitely looks like something besides scratches. I don't know didly about values of coins, but I do remember reading somewhere, that die cracks will raise the value. I couldn't find any info regarding Die-cracks on this error page,,,
http://www.coinfacts.com/error_coins/error_coins.htm
Great looking coin, though...
Good luck, & Happy hunting~

 

[ZumbroKid]

Take it to a coin store? I bought it there cheap. Owner is old must be our eyes, i'm not quite as old.

 

[ZumbroKid]

And yes the lines are raised.

 

[hollowpointred]

hopefully you wont have as much trouble with those butt clown coin guys as i am having. i still cant find a coin store that knows squat about old coins,

 

[JakePhelps]

I noticed alot of coin dealers are getting out of older coins and into newer proof coins and other new mint products. I have been gettin rid of my 1900's coins, I like the older cions best

 

[Klaatu]

i am new to all the coin collecting ...? but why does the U on the Trust look like or is a V ?

In centuries past, it was common to use 'V' and 'U' interchangeably in Latin. The designer of the Peace Dollar used artistic license in using 'TRVST' on his coin. The 'V' also alludes to "V for Victory", the Allies victory in The Great War (WWI).

Check out the front of some older government buildings where the name of the building is "carved" into the stone. You likely will see something like "COVRTHOUSE".

 

[allen]

take it to a different coin store. might have gotten a good deal. keep on digging..

 

[Snee]

Very nice!

 

[bk]

It looks like a genuine die crack to me.
I have one an a Standing Lib. quarter that goes across the date.

 

[trk5capt]

FREE, Don't Know About increase in Value, But it is Still a GREAT Find. trk5capt...

 

[Axgar]

klattu...

Thank you ... that is pretty cool about the V ..

and may our boys get another V in Iraq!

Axgar

 

[nhbenz]

I hope this was your listing? http://cgi.ebay.com/Peace-Dollar-19...ryZ11980QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[Klaatu]

Good eye, benz. Not only is that the same coin ... it is the same photo. Exactly the same. I am very impressed with your observation skills.

 

[JakePhelps]

Wow, didnt bring alot....I would have thought that ncie of a die crack would have gone for far more

 

[Sub2001zero]

I think is listed in the vam book but not sure, because i don't have a book, but i need one. I mostly collect double dies.